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    Ethanol

    1. Molecular Structure

    Ethanol 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Nameethanol
    Molecular FormulaC2H6O
    SMILESCCO

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight46.07 g/mol
    TPSA20.2 Ų
    LogP-0.1
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point78.24 °C
    Melting Point-114.14 °C
    Density0.7893 g/cu cm at 20 °C
    SolubilityIn water, miscible /1X10+6 mg/L/ at 25 °C
    Flash Point14.0 °C (57.2 °F) – closed cup
    Autoignition Temp685 °F (363 °C)

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
    GHS PictogramGHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H225 (> 99.9%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
    • H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
    • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319 (37.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H340: May cause genetic defects [Danger Germ cell mutagenicity]
    • H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
    • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
    • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
    • H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
    • H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264+P265, P280, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P264, P264+P265, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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